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What is meaning Tertiary Boundary?
A boundary is a borderline, a separation between two things or the edge of something. Tertiary means third. In this case the 'Tertiary Boundary' has a geological meaning. It is an horizon in the Earth's rock sequence that marks the end of the 'Tertiary Period' at the end of the 'Cretaceous' and the begiining of the 'Quaternary Period' - a point in time in Earth's history some 65.5 million years ago. It is also the time when the Dinosaurs became extinct.
Why would people to go to the tertiary period?
The "tertiary period" is not a place you can go to. It is a time period - in the remote past of Earth. Since it is in the past, you can't go there.
Did the K-T extinction occur before or during the Tertiary period?
The Tertiary Period (65.5 to 2.588Ma) is the informal name for the geological period that followed the K-T extinction event. So the K-T event happened before the Tertiary. In fact "K-T" is actually short for Cretaceous-Tertiary as it marked the end of the Cretaceous and the start of the Tertiary.The lower tertiary is more formally known as the Paleogene Period(65.5 - 23.03 Ma) and the upper Tertiary is more formally known as the Neogene Period(23.03 - 2.588Ma).
Where there people in the cretaceous time?
Early humans first appeared in the tertiary period, a long time after the cretaceous period.
What was the climate like in the tertiary time period?
it was cold it was cold it was cold
What were some examples of the mammals of the tertiary period?
All mammals present today are example of tertiary period mammals as we are living in tertiary period .
When did the tertiary period start and end?
The Tertiary Period began roughly 65 million years ago following the mass extinction event that ended the Cretaceous Period. It ended about 2.6 million years ago, marking the beginning of the Quaternary Period.
What did earths surface look like in the tertiary period?
During the Tertiary Period, the surface of the earth looked much like it does today. It was quite warm with periods of cold much like today.
What is the climate in tertiary period?
The Tertiary Period, spanning from about 66 million to 2.6 million years ago, experienced a generally warm climate that gradually cooled over time. Early in the period, tropical conditions prevailed, with lush forests and abundant marine life. As the period progressed, significant climate changes occurred, leading to the development of grasslands and more varied ecosystems, culminating in the onset of the Ice Ages towards the end of the Tertiary. This transition influenced the evolution of many mammal and bird species.
What was the geography of the Tertiary period?
Earth's geography changed dramatically between the beginning and the end of the Tertiary. I could give you a long winded description, but I think you would prefer maps. Under "Related Links" there will be a map for the early Tertiary (called the Paleogene), and one for the later Tertiary (Neogene). P.S. The Tertiary began 65.5 million years ago and ended 2.6 million years ago.
What did the Cretaceous - Tertiary extinction event end?
The Tertiary Era.
What was the climate like during the tertiary period?
The climate during the Tertiary period varied significantly. At the beginning of the period, it was generally warmer and wetter than today, leading to lush forests and high sea levels. Towards the end of the Tertiary period, the climate cooled, leading to the formation of ice caps at the poles.
